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Challenges to the Federal Prison System & Mitigation Initiatives

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Understand the complex landscape of the American correctional system with this detailed study on federal incarceration. Since 1980, the federal inmate population has seen an eight-fold increase, leading the Department of Justice to identify prison crowding as a major issue. This book examines the specific challenges faced by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), including rising operational costs and the persistent problem of offender recidivism. Readers will gain insight into the three key initiatives implemented by the Department of Justice to address these systemic hurdles. The text explores strategies designed to manage overcrowding, control increasing costs, and reduce the rate at which offenders return to prison after their release. It serves as a vital resource for those studying criminal justice, law enforcement, and corrections, providing a clear look at how the nation and the DOJ work to mitigate these ongoing incarceration challenges.

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Examines the eight-fold increase in the federal inmate population since 1980 to provide historical context for current prison crowding issues.

Analyzes the specific challenges identified by the Department of Justice, including rising costs and the impact of offender recidivism.

Details the three key initiatives implemented by the DOJ to manage overcrowding and reduce the return of offenders to prison.

Provides a deep look into the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the systemic hurdles facing the nation's correctional infrastructure.

Offers essential information for professionals and students in the fields of criminal justice, law enforcement, and corrections.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 2016
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04 November 2015

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